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Panama City, Fla. -

As we age, the fibers in our skin become loose.  This leads to sagging of the skin.  An innovative technology is now using heat to reverse the signs of aging.  The technology is called Venus Freeze.

Dermatologist Dr. Jon Ward from Gulf Coast Dermatology and Aqua Medical Spa says this is a way to freeze the hands of time without surgery.

Dr. Ward says, "The heat can help make the skin look younger by tightening up the collagen and elastic fibers and causing collagen remodeling."

The applicator to the Venus Freeze machine is moved over the target area.  The system uses a form of energy that heats the skin, known as radiofrequency, and magnetic fields.

"It's been shown that magnetic fields can be used to help improve wound healing and stimulate blood vessel growth.  That is helpful in keeping the skin looking more youthful as well," Dr. Ward explains.

Dr. Ward says the Venus Freeze can also help with fine lines, wrinkles and cellulite.

There's no recovery time, and each treatment takes between ten minutes and an hour.

According to Dr. Ward, patients receive the painless treatment once a week for a total of 6 to 10 treatments. It costs between 200 and 300 dollars per treatment.